Taco Tuesdays AND Totcho Thursdays?! Tacos Chidos will have you feasting all week long!
Tacos Chidos, a bright newcomer to the Mexican food scene, makes its splash in the heart of the automall district in Fremont. Located within the gas station convenience shop, it's easy to miss but you'll seek this place out if you're hankering for a meal to feed you for the day.
The convenience of this spot is bested by no other as you're just a block from the highway, across the street from shops, cafes, and entertainment (movie theater), and smack dab in a gas station for your refill of the week.
As you step foot through the convenience store doors, your senses will be overstimulated with all the colors and items for sale right up in your view. After scanning the shop, you'll notice Tacos Chidos on the right with their food stand, menu and advertisement signs, and drink stations. Get in line and figure out what you're going to get out of burritos, quesadillas, tacos, nachos and totchos (tater tots).
Their burritos are big and can be wrapped in your choice of tortilla (I opted for the spinach). You'll go down the line with the staff to fill it up with the ingredients you want (you'll have choice of protein, beans, rice, vegetables, cheese, and salsa).
For tacos, you can opt to have the tortillas fried a bit for the birria style before loading them up. Something unique is that they have dedicated taco takeout boxes that will keep your precious beauties upright as you travel. Very good idea for on the go consumption!
I'd imagine the rest of the menu items are similarly constructed with the protein (carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, chicken and birria) and other ingredients. The portions are fair and the ingredients taste delicious!
To quench your thirst, consider grabbing one of their horchatas. They come loaded with ice but the medium side was pretty big. It has the perfect hint of sweetness for me.
For folks looking to dine in, they do have tables and chairs available that are naturally lit from the large windows. It's very casual given that it's shared dining space for those just looking to rest while their cars are getting filled up.
The staff were friendly and efficient with their service. Aside from preparing your food and packing it up, there wasn't much interaction. You bus your own table and clean up after yourself but I'd imagine they'll occasionally wipe tables clean for the next patrons.
Overall, Tacos Chidos gives the bigger chains a run for their money by offering convenience and specials (discounts on Tuesdays and Thursdays). The food is all pre-cooked but packaged up at the time of order; during peak times, you'll notice the staff cooking up new batches to keep up with the demand. The prices are reasonable compared to competitors in the area and the value is on par. I've heard they'll be starting a mobile food truck soon so that will certainly up the convenience factor for many. When a full belly is an immediate desire, Tacos Chidos is up for hire! read more